Abbreviations Definitions
2WD Two Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive
API American Petroleum Institute
ASABE American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USA
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials, USA
DIN Deutsches Institut fur Normung, GERMANY
DT Dual Traction [4WD]
fpm Feet Per Minute
GST Glide Shift Transmission
Hi-Lo High Speed-Low Speed
HST Hydrostatic Transmission
m/s Meters Per Second
PTO Power Take Off
RH/LH Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in
the direction of forward travel
ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structures
rpm Revolutions Per Minute
r/s Revolutions Per Second
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
SMV Slow Moving Vehicle
California Proposition 65
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT
The engine in this machine is not equipped by the manufacturer
with a standard spark arrester.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to
use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-
covered land, or grass- covered land unless the exhaust system is
equipped with a working spark arrester meeting state laws. Other
states or federal areas may have similar laws.
, UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and
controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning.
Safety Alert Symbol Draft Control-Shallow Position
Diesel Fuel Draft Control-Deep Position
Fuel-Level 3-Point Lowering Speed Control
Engine-Rotation Speed Remote Cylinder-Retract
Remote Cylinder-Extend
Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours
Hazard Warning Lights
Engine Coolant-Temperature
Master Lighting Switch
Parking Brake
Headlight
Battery Charging Condition
Four-Wheel Drive-On
Engine Oil-Pressure
Four-Wheel Drive-Off
Turn Signal
Fast
Engine-Stop Slow
OFF Read Operator's Manual
Engine-Run Tractor-Forward Movement-Overhead View of
Machine
Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs (Low Temperature
Start Aid) Tractor-Rearward Movement-Overhead View
of Machine
Starter Control
Engine Speed Control
Power Take-Off Control-Off Position (Disengaged)
Power Take-Off Control-On Position (Engaged)
Differential Lock
Position Control-Raised Position
Position Control-Lowered Position
, FOREWORD
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Tractor. This tractor is a product of
KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine materials
and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory
service. To obtain the best use of your tractor, please read this manual
carefully. It will help you become familiar with the operation of the tractor and
contains many helpful hints about tractor maintenance. It is KUBOTA's policy to
utilize as quickly as possible every advance in our research. The immediate use
of new techniques in the manufacture of products may cause some small parts
of this manual to be outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the
most up-to-date information. Please do not hesitate to consult with them.
3 SAFETY FIRST
This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this
manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal
injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the
instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this
unit.
3 DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
3 WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
3 CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage could result
if instructions are not followed.
NOTE : Gives helpful information.